New Graduate Nurse RN Residency All HCA Hospitals

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Belton Regional Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) with hands-on experience, clinical skills, and critical thinking development. This program supports the transition from student to registered nurse through a structured series of learning experiences, including advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental and state standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and on a scheduled basis, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
• Collaborate on an evidence-based practice project.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing completed prior to start date.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State within 90 days of graduation date per State of Missouri guidelines.
• No previous experience needed.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not provided for this position. Candidates needing sponsorship should apply via the provided link: https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/search/jobs?cfm7%5B%5D=3897309
• A $5,000 Relocation Bonus is offered for those located more than 50 miles from the hospitals.
• Hospitals included in this opportunity: Belton Regional, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lafayette Regional, Overland Park Regional, Research Medical Center, and Research Psychiatric Center.
• Benefits include comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, telemedicine, wellbeing support, time away from work programs, savings and retirement resources (401(k) Plan with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan), and education support (tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, partnership with Galen College of Nursing).
• Additional benefits include fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.